Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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